. The Emeraude was part of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure and fortune. Today the Emeraude offers a regular cruise services on board a luxurious replica steamer with 38 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina. The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only fully appreciated while meandering among the islands, fjords and inlets.